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Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake – Church Hole Cave loop from Clowne

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Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake – Church Hole Cave loop from Clowne

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Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake – Church Hole Cave loop from Clowne

04:34

17.5km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.20 km

Wollen Meadow

Highlight • Natural

Wollen Meadow is small and hidden, it's a nice little detour off the main road. couple of picnic tables in the clearings. look out for some of the wildlife - although I didn't spot any this time!

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6.39 km

Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful limestone gorge and world heritage site, Creswell Crags and the caves found here are rich in natural history. As well as the remains of many prehistoric animals, the gorge is also the site of the earliest known remains of modern humans in Britain.

One of the caves is named after the legendary Robin Hood, who was often in the region. Today, a nearby visitor centre offers more information and guided walks around the area.

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6.42 km

Creswell Crags Café

Highlight • Cafe

Bike rack next to cafe, ideal place to stop , secure bike and keep in view while getting a cofee and bacon roll!

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6.62 km

Canadian Airmen Memorial at RAF Gamston Crash Site

Highlight • Monument

Small, respectable memorial for the lost aircrew. Set nicely in the trees. Surrounding by some nice walks including up to Robin Hood Way and Creswell Crags.

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7.65 km

The Portland Collection

Highlight • Historical Site

The collection takes its name from the Dukes of Portland, who owned Welbeck from 1755 to 1977 and whose descendants live there today. The Portland Collection is a composite picture of the lives, enthusiasms and eccentricities of ten generations of one family, a few of whom are famous but most of whom are not.

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7.78 km

Welbeck Car Park

Highlight • Parking

10.4 km

Church Hole Cave

Highlight • Cave

You will need to book a tour to see inside Church Hole cave - it isn't open year round due to roosting bats. But if you are able to include it on your visit, you will get to see some fascinating Ice Age artwork.

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15.0 km

Elmton Parish Church

Highlight • Historical Site

17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.59 km

5.40 km

2.57 km

1.82 km

621 m

396 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.51 km

3.26 km

2.75 km

2.28 km

2.04 km

640 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 11 June

21°C

13°C

36 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake – Church Hole Cave loop from Clowne

Wollen Meadow

Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake

Creswell Crags Café

Canadian Airmen Memorial at RAF Gamston Crash Site

The Portland Collection

Welbeck Car Park

Church Hole Cave

Elmton Parish Church

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